Hidden in the borderlands between the south and north ends of burgeoning Williamsburg, Larry Lawrence Bar is a study in contradictions. Named after a capricious childhood friend, the owners envisioned, designed and built an open, yet intimate space surrounded by brick, wood-paneling, and custom furniture. The see-thru outdoor balcony is an original. Hailed by The Village Voices as,"Sophisticated, yet unpretentious.. (the) outdoor deck with wall-to-wall window overlooking the bar allows you to smoke alfresco without feeling exiled..."

"...the dimly lit space mixes haute design with elements of a discovered warehouse. It provides loud expanses and cozy corners and exudes the overall feel both of a bustling bar and conversation-friendly lounge. The simple but versitile space sees its share of a laid-back, intelligent mix of Billyburg bohemians and slicker dressed gentry. Thankfully, the prices tend toward the bohemian side..."

City Search: Editorial Review

"A slim gray hallway leads to a heavy wooden door with an impressive, lofty barroom on the other side...On the ground level, smoothly carvedbar stools and reclining wodden booths mark the perimeter, leaving plenty of floor space for crowds. Get there early to grab the more secluded nook in the rear. Late arrivers compete for seats with a flurry of the area's young, hip clientele..."

Village Voice: Liquid city

"Inside it's a sophisticated, yet unpretentious, space with exposed brick, soft candlelight, homemade wooden booths...Upstairs, an outside deck with a wall-to-wall window overlooking the bar allows you to smoke alfresco without feeling exiled from the crowd indoors...this understated drinking destination seems to be a world away from the trendiness of nearby Bedford Avenue..."[More info]

Village Voice: NYC Guide

"A semi-hidden Williamsburg watering hole, brims with impressive design elements, including a skylight and a long, cedar-scented hallway. But the smoking deck tops them all. Literally. To light up, you ascend to a petunia-festooned balcony?part tree house, part skybox?from which you can gaze out over the interior of the bar through an enormous plate-glass window. It's the only thing that's ever made me want to smoke." [More info]

New York Architecture and DesignDaab Publishing, New York 2004

"One of the most notable aspects of this bar is the exterior terrace used as a smoking area. In an intent to incorporate this area as much as possible into the bar itself, the terrace is linked to the interior by way of a large glass panel situated half way between the ground floor and the upper terrace."[More info]